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2 days ago
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Community remembers woman killed while walking dog in Germantown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Community members are mourning the loss of a woman killed while walking along a crosswalk in Germantown Sunday evening. The community is mourning the loss of Dorothy 'Dot' Dobbins, who was killed by a driver while walking on a 3rd Avenue North crosswalk Sunday evening. On Tuesday afternoon, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure installed new pedestrian placards reminding drivers to yield to pedestrians. ORIGINAL STORY: Woman dead after being hit by vehicle while walking dog in Germantown 'A bunch of us reacted this morning to a report in the paper that described her as an elderly, old woman. That was not Dot Dobbins,' longtime friend and colleague Irwin Venick said. 'Dot was 77 years old, but she was active and engaged in work that she loved.' Venick met Dobbins at Vanderbilt Law School in 1971. She would go on to have a respected career in family law, and also join the local Lawyers' Association for Women. She was best known for her work as part of the the Alternatives to Violence Project. 'She's traveled the world. She's engaged with all sorts of groups encouraging people to talk, to engage [and] to reduce violence in their lives,' Venick said. 'So between that, her family, and Germantown Commons, and Quaker meetings, she has had a very active and full life.' Perhaps drivers taking a more 'peaceful' approach as they cross is a small part of the bigger legacy Dobbins leaves behind. Cyclist transported to Nashville hospital via helicopter after crash in Clarksville 'Emails have been flowing around ever since Monday — people expressing shock over Dot's loss, and she leaves a major hole in the hearts of many,' Venick said. As of publication, no charges have been filed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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NDOT advises drivers to prepare for heavy traffic Saturday, encourages alternative transportation methods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With several major events in Music City scheduled Saturday, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure has warned drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in town. NDOT specifically cited five major events that could affect traffic: At Nissan Stadium, the Savannah Bananas will play the Party Animals. The parking lot will open at noon and gates will open at 4:30 p.m. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. At Bridgestone Arena, Shinedown will have a concert. The show starts at 7 p.m. At First Horizon Park, the Nashville Sounds will take on the Norfolk Tides. Gates open at about 5:35 p.m. and the game starts at 6:35 p.m. At Percy Warner Park, there will be the Iroquois Steeplechase. Events will start with tailgating at 8 a.m. and the last race starts at 5 p.m. At Geodis Park, the Nashville Soccer Club will play the Charlotte Football Club. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Events are also planned at the Ryman Auditorium, Brooklyn Bowl and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. To mitigate some of the traffic congestion, NDOT has partnered with Lime, Spin and Bird to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation like scooters and bicycles. Anyone who uses the code NDOTSPECIALEVENTS on May 10 will receive a one-time free 10-minute ride on an E-bike or scooter. NDOT has also encouraged people to consider taking WeGo public transit and utilize rideshare pick-up and drop-off zones at event spaces via Uber and Lyft. Do you have news happening in your neighborhood? Let us know by sending an email to neighborhoodnews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
